Technical Director, Project Management

WSP•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Project Management to provide project management leadership and support for major transportation programs and projects in its Mid-Atlantic South Region. The Mid-Atlantic Projects Team provides project and program management and engineering services for major transportation infrastructure projects, working across multiple concurrent projects in coordination with other technical departments. The position is hybrid, with part-time remote work and some anticipated in-office presence, and is based in the Baltimore, Maryland; Washington, DC; or Herndon, Virginia offices. The Technical Director leads larger-scale and more complex projects, overseeing delivery, budgets, forecasts, margins, KPIs, risks, hours, expenses, performance, and contractual obligations. The role supports proposal and project planning, financial management, change and quality management, contract administration, reporting, and client communications across a portfolio of contracts and multidisciplinary projects. It also provides leadership and guidance to project management staff, supports transportation grant development and regional growth strategies, and collaborates across disciplines to deliver trusted-advisor service and future-ready solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related discipline.
12 or more years of relevant post-education experience, including 5 or more years of experience in transportation projects.
Proficient understanding of project delivery processes in the A/E/C industry and a strong project management background.
Essential project management certification or established equivalent experience, such as PMP or CAP-M.
Highly proficient analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge business and project management.
Highly proficient critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make assessments and calculations using project management principles and understand intent, impact, and optimal outcomes.
Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all organizational levels.
Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and adaptability to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid- to senior-level team or project members while adhering strictly to QA/QC.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, relevant software, Microsoft Office products, technology, spreadsheets, and project management tools.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources and direct consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and others to complete tasks competently and efficiently.
Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, potentially beyond the typical workweek.

Nice To Haves

Background knowledge of the transportation planning, design, or construction industry.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or other project scheduling software.
Experience designing and developing Power BI reports and dashboards to meet project needs.
Experience preparing written correspondence and presentations as directed by the Project Manager.
Ability to learn to navigate and use enterprise systems and train others on them.

Responsibilities

Provide project management leadership and support for major transportation programs and projects.
Lead larger-scale and more complex projects, clarifying responsibilities and deadlines and overseeing budgets, forecasts, margins, KPIs, risks, hours, expenses, performance, and contractual obligations.
Guide and support development of project proposals, cost estimates, scopes, schedules, and resource plans.
Support program and project managers with budget development and monitoring, Estimate to Completes (ETCs), recovery plans, and invoices.
Coordinate scope-change documentation and additions, quality metrics and assurance/control activities, and development of contract change orders.
Support subcontract development and amendments.
Partner with management staff to maintain regular client communications, including monthly status, safety incidents, major issues, and scope or budget impacts.
Manage administration, contract compliance, and key financial elements for multiple portfolio contracts and large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
Assist in developing project management reporting requirements and tools, and provide ongoing project management and quality program support.
Monitor project progress, claims, and invoicing and payments.
Ensure applicable system and process documentation is updated, including risk documentation (REF/RMP), Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Quality Plan (QP), Project Safety Plan (PSP), and Communications Plan.
Provide regular reporting and updates to clients, technical areas, and business unit managers, identifying emerging scope, risk, or budget issues.
Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned project management staff.
Manage and develop competitive grants for transportation projects.
Support local growth, forecasting, and business development strategy with District, Region, and National Business Line Leaders.
Remain current in Project Management techniques and practices (PMAP).
Collaborate with professionals from varied disciplines to provide trusted-advisor service and future-ready client solutions.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Work schedules that meet project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business or project needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life coverage
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings